PCOS DIET GUIDE

A filterable reference for what to eat, limit, and avoid which has been built around insulin sensitivity and personal intolerances.

Why This Approach

PCOS is closely tied to insulin resistance, which affects a large share of people with the condition and drives many of its downstream symptoms. Diet approaches for PCOS generally focus on improving insulin sensitivity — favoring low-glycemic carbs, fiber, lean protein, and anti-inflammatory fats, while limiting refined carbs, added sugar, and ultra-processed foods.

How To Read This

Eat Freely Moderate Avoid – PCOS Avoid – Intolerance Mild Intolerance High Intolerance Severe Intolerance

Other badges: Extra context are translated as pills and are filterable via the dropdowns below. Mild/High/Severe Intolerance and Contains Casein/Wheat show as pills on items but aren't part of the filter since they're already covered by the Status filter.

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Sources

  1. Effect of Diet on Insulin Resistance in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome — PubMed
  2. The Evidence Behind Seed Oils' Health Effects — Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
  3. Health Effects of Various Edible Vegetable Oils: An Umbrella Review — PMC
  4. Ghee lactose and casein content after clarification — Go Keto Academy